Categories Palliative Care, Quality of Life, Survivorship
Relevance: High
Most relevant for: People concerned about the impact of chemotherapy
Study: Physical activity may prevent chemotherapy-related cognitive decline in women with breast cancer
Many people experience chemo brain or chemo fog (cognitive effects) during and after chemotherapy. Researchers looked at the impact of physical activity on chemotherapy-related decline in memory, attention and information processing in women with breast cancer. This study shows that more physical activity before and during chemotherapy is linked to better information processing after chemotherapy. (Posted 1/6/22)
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Relevance: Medium-High
Most relevant for: People with or considering breast implants
Update: Stronger guidance about breast implant safety
The FDA issued new guidance for breast implants so that all people with breast implants have the appropriate information to understand and make decisions about their healthcare. Required features include box warning, patient decision checklist, guidelines for screening for implant ruptures and patient device cards. (posted 12/14/21)
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Relevance: Medium
Most relevant for: People with multiple sclerosis who are diagnosed with cancer
Study: Multiple sclerosis may affect breast and colorectal cancer survival
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) have lower overall survival after a breast or colorectal cancer diagnosis compared to people diagnosed with these cancers who do not have multiple sclerosis. Survival differed by cancer type. (posted 12/10/21)
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Relevance: Medium-High
Most relevant for: People with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer
Study: Bone-protecting drugs cut the risks for fractures caused by metastatic prostate cancer treatments
Skeletal problems, especially bone fractures, are common in patients with advanced prostate cancer. To prevent these, many guidelines recommend the use of bone-protecting agents during treatment. The importance of giving a bone-protecting agent when treating patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and bone metastases was confirmed in early results of an ongoing phase III trial. (11/5/21)
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Relevance: High
Most relevant for: Women with breast cancer who drink coffee or tea.
Study: Drinking coffee or tea may improve survival after breast cancer
In a study of 8,900 women with stage 1, 2 or 3 breast cancer, those who drank coffee survived longer after a breast cancer diagnosis than those who did not drink coffee. Both coffee and tea were linked to improved survival from any cause. Several factors were linked to greater coffee or tea consumption, so this finding must be taken with some caution. However, breast cancer survivors who are regular coffee or tea drinkers may find this research reassuring. (posted 8/31/21)
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Relevance: Medium-High
Most relevant for: People with pancreatic cancer
Article: Overview of pancreatic cancer treatment options
This review looks at current strategies for pancreatic cancer care and potential future therapies. (posted 7/28/21)
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Relevance: High
Most relevant for: Women who have had breast cancer who are considering pregnancy.
Study: Women can have safe pregnancies after breast cancer treatment
In a large analysis of all published studies to date, most women who become pregnant after breast cancer treatment had safe pregnancies, with no increase in their cancer recurrence risk. Infants of mothers treated for breast cancer were more likely to have low birth weight, preterm birth and small size at birth but there was no increase in birth defects. Breast cancer survivors who became pregnant had a similar risk of recurrence and survival as survivors who did not become pregnant. (posted 6/24/21)
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Relevance: High
Most relevant for: People with breast, colorectal or lung cancer.
Study: Expanded access to Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act is linked to reduced cancer mortality
In 2014 the Affordable Care Act expanded Medicaid coverage. How did this affect healthcare for cancer patients? This study shows that deaths from breast, colorectal and lung cancer are lower in states that chose to expand Medicaid compared to states that did not. Early diagnosis was linked to lower death rates. This suggests that increased healthcare access may lead to earlier cancer detection and better outcomes, including lower mortality. (3/31/2021)
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Relevance: Medium-High
Most relevant for: Women considering mastectomy without breast reconstruction.
Study: Patient outcomes and experiences of going flat
Some patients with early-stage breast cancer or those considering risk-reducing surgery may choose mastectomy without reconstruction. This is often referred to as “going flat.” The results of this study suggest that surgeons play a significant role in supporting a patient’s decision to go flat. (3/23/2021)
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Relevance: Medium-High
Most relevant for: Breast cancer patients taking or considering taking hormone therapy
Study: How breast cancer patients experience hormone therapy
Side effects from hormone therapy are a common reason that many men and women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer stop treatment early. Some people never start hormone therapy. This study asked patients about their experiences with hormone (or endocrine) therapy. The results suggest that there may be ways to improve the number of patients who stick with therapy. Patients need better ways to manage hormone therapy-related side effects. (1/19/21)
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